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Depending on how serious the infection is it can cause disease, however if it is caught early, as they usually are and treated there are few risks. If it escalates it can lead to issues as bad as a failed kidney. That is worst case scenario however and not very likely.
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∙ 13y agoAn untreated kidney infection can damage your kidneys, resulting in decreased renal function. Untreated infection, uncontrolled hypertension, Diabetes (high serum sugar), nephro-toxic drugs all damage kidneys...resulting in "kidney disease."
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∙ 12y agoIf left un treated it can cause kidney damage
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It is a very unlikely cause of kidney failure(if it is large and bilateral or affect the only existing kidney) .
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